Ground Beef....

[mommyneedsadayoff]

I agree.

We don't eat it daily but 1-2x a week we sure do!

My DH and I have both lost a lot of weight in this last year and we have steak night every Sunday.

DH got a pellet grill/smoker for Father's Day... I don't think I could give up red meat.

Mmmm!

I work at a steakhouse...red meat is an integral part of my diet.. I usually eat steak and eggs for breakfast, so definitely not a shortage of protein here!

[Blackcat31]

That picture was not fair at 10:30 AM as I am getting ready to fix the kids their lunch
that was literally cruel to me knowing that I can't even get to the store to get a steak until I get off work at 5:30 tonight. Lol
Go to time out black cat

[Baby Beluga]

I serve all types of foods including red meats, fish, pork, etc. but I also have an active program with hours of vigorous gross motor play each day so I would not adhere to this request. I do not serve processed foods or "empty calories" which I believe is a huge factor in child nutrition issues. Coupled with my active program we actually see healthier bodies once children are enrolled in care for several months.
We all know The answer to obesity is not "cut out chocolate milk and ground beef"
The answer is
"Lifestyle change."
Increased activity, real foods, less screen times, involved parental attention, and letting kids PLAY and explore are the real answers to the hard questions.
But it's not easy. Easy is "no red meat at daycare and blame school lunches for obesity.
No one blames the drive through meals 8 times a week w parents and fruit snacks and bug juice on the weekends. ((Sorry. I'm bitter I know. Lol))

Although I don't serve ground meat because I simply am not a big fan of red meat. I will occasionally make pot roast, but that's about it as far as red meat goes.

What about ground turkey? That's what I use in place of ground meat.

[Baby Beluga]

I work at a steakhouse...red meat is an integral part of my diet.. I usually eat steak and eggs for breakfast, so definitely not a shortage of protein here!

My MIL is law loves steaks. One year DH and I took her to a steakhouse for her birthday. It was my first time in a steakhouse. I swear I could smell blood. It took everything in me not to throw up ::

I love her dearly but I will never do that again. Ever.

[storybookending]

I live in Wisconsin. Yes I serve ground beef. I think parents around here would be surprised if I didn't. Hamburgers pop up in the menu about once a month and we have all beef sausages regularly.

As far as that steak picture.. steak is a luxury for myself. I wouldn't waste the good meats on daycare kids, although I'm sure they would gobble it right up!

[midaycare]

Bwah ha ha!

[MissAnn]

I serve all types of foods including red meats, fish, pork, etc. but I also have an active program with hours of vigorous gross motor play each day so I would not adhere to this request. I do not serve processed foods or "empty calories" which I believe is a huge factor in child nutrition issues. Coupled with my active program we actually see healthier bodies once children are enrolled in care for several months.
We all know The answer to obesity is not "cut out chocolate milk and ground beef"
The answer is
"Lifestyle change."
Increased activity, real foods, less screen times, involved parental attention, and letting kids PLAY and explore are the real answers to the hard questions.
But it's not easy. Easy is "no red meat at daycare and blame school lunches for obesity.
No one blames the drive through meals 8 times a week w parents and fruit snacks and bug juice on the weekends. ((Sorry. I'm bitter I know. Lol))

All of this was on the note.....and most of it I already did, so it's not really a case of adhering to the request. The not did not specify "no red meat" but I've had parents question that I didn't serve red meat often. The note did specify Lean Meats.
This note does bother me although I already do all the things it requests. I am thinking what IF I was a daycare who served chicken nuggets and hot dogs? I could not change my whole menu for 1 kid! At that point I might have to say.....this just not be a good fit for your child. OR.....maybe you should supply your own meals. I am not sure if this note was given to me because the doctor who doesn't know me or my program said....bring it to her daycare! I can assure him.....This girl is not overweight because of daycare. We eat all fresh fruits and veggies and homemade meals. We rarely have anything sugary. We play hard outside. It's just easy to blame daycare.

[MissAnn]

See, I don't do red meat either, but I do fish, eggs and on occasion chicken. Once in a great blue moon we do lamb, but only if it coincides with a country of the week. Like a Lamb Tagine for Morocco. Never pork - mainly because of religious issues with some people in care ( plus I just don't like it); yes I know... a southern girl who doesn't eat bacon or sausage

What kind of fish? I am so very fish ignorant!

[MissAnn]

I agree!! I serve tables at night and you don't know how many times I roll my eyes at Parents!
"Mom I want sprite!"
"No honey. It has too much sugar and is not healthy. He will have a chocolate milk and the kids mac n cheese with French fries."
(Yes, this was actually said to me!)

yes....this note said to limit sodas so 4-6 ounces a day! I'm thinking....how about not serving them at all!

[MissAnn]

I'm not of the belief that red meat or fatty meats cause obesity. I believe processed foods, corn and it's derivatives and sugar cause them.

I serve a variety of foods, not any are processed. If a dcf showed up with a note, I would first ask them to record everything they fed their child at home.

I'm thinking the doctor told him to give it to me. I guess they think all daycares serve junk.

[Blackcat31]

I'm thinking the doctor told him to give it to me. I guess they think all daycares serve junk.

I'm thinking the Dr gave it to the PARENTS and they just passed it off to you as if her weight and eating habits are on you.

I'd hand the note back and tell them that you have it covered.
You understand healthy eating and that 75% of a child's eating habits and nutritional needs are based on HOME LIFE.

I don't think the note was for you at all.

[daycarediva]

I serve all types of foods including red meats, fish, pork, etc. but I also have an active program with hours of vigorous gross motor play each day so I would not adhere to this request. I do not serve processed foods or "empty calories" which I believe is a huge factor in child nutrition issues. Coupled with my active program we actually see healthier bodies once children are enrolled in care for several months.
We all know The answer to obesity is not "cut out chocolate milk and ground beef"
The answer is
"Lifestyle change."
Increased activity, real foods, less screen times, involved parental attention, and letting kids PLAY and explore are the real answers to the hard questions.
But it's not easy. Easy is "no red meat at daycare and blame school lunches for obesity.
No one blames the drive through meals 8 times a week w parents and fruit snacks and bug juice on the weekends. ((Sorry. I'm bitter I know. Lol))

I agree!! I serve tables at night and you don't know how many times I roll my eyes at Parents!
"Mom I want sprite!"
"No honey. It has too much sugar and is not healthy. He will have a chocolate milk and the kids mac n cheese with French fries."
(Yes, this was actually said to me!)

THIS!

I'm not of the belief that red meat or fatty meats cause obesity. I believe processed foods, corn and it's derivatives and sugar cause them.

I serve a variety of foods, not any are processed. If a dcf showed up with a note, I would first ask them to record everything they fed their child at home.

and whole milk, not skim is proven to have a healthy affect on weight.

I eat all full fat dairy. Just IN proper portion sizes. Little/no sugar. Remember low fat diets as trending? zero carb? etc. Eat a moderate diet, exercise, and you should be fine.

for a child though, this is SO sad to me. I have one who is borderline obese in care right now. Her mom is morbidly obese. She eats everything in front of her equally, but I feed her in portion sizes for grains and fruit, and allow unlimited veggies. She literally fills up on veggies and drinks a TON of water. At home? carb snacks and juice-sugar and empty calories. When grandma discussed it with me, I told her what I did. She said that felt like punishment. WHAT!? I sat there dumbfounded and said "Wow, I didn't know a healthy diet, with organic fresh veggies, water, and outside activity was punishment. Sounds like a regular day here."

MOM, however, is on board.


This parent would get my menu with suggestions/corrections on the doctor form at the bottom- NO soda, NO juice, NO empty carb calories (crackers, cookies, chips, goldfish, cereals), LOTS of water, LOTS of fresh veggies and fruit, and LOTS of outside play. Barring a medical issue- it WILL resolve if they're consistent.

[MissAnn]

My husband and I are trying to eat less red meat. He's had cancer and his doctor told him to not eat red meat. My chiropractor said we should both limit red meat. It doesn't matter to me if anyone feels this same way or differently.....but we are eating less meat in general and more fruits and veggies, no milk and more water. Just like we all have different ideas about nutrition or follow different diets or nutritionists.....so do the pediatricians and parents. We can't please everyone.....so I just follow the food program regs and make my meals as nutritious as I can. I don't have to follow this doctor's note because the change in diet isn't due to a medical disability.

[sahm1225]

I'm thinking the Dr gave it to the PARENTS and they just passed it off to you as if her weight and eating habits are on you.

I'd hand the note back and tell them that you have it covered.
You understand healthy eating and that 75% of a child's eating habits and nutritional needs are based on HOME LIFE.

I don't think the note was for you at all.

This. My dd is underweight. I've seen specialist after specialist to help her. They gave me handouts and went out of their way to explain that healthy eating begins AT HOME.

[MissAnn]

I'm thinking the Dr gave it to the PARENTS and they just passed it off to you as if her weight and eating habits are on you.

I'd hand the note back and tell them that you have it covered.
You understand healthy eating and that 75% of a child's eating habits and nutritional needs are based on HOME LIFE.

I don't think the note was for you at all.

He was hesitant handing it to me. There is a definite language barrier between us....He first language is Spanish. He looked embarrassed and said....we need to change how we eat too....pointing to his belly. I didn't think until later....I'm not sure if I was supposed to keep the note. It seemed to pertain more to him than me. We aren't even allowed to serve sodas or skip meals....which is all on the note.